New York State Police were called to the college at 11:22 a.m. for suspicious activity, according to Oneida County 911.

The college tweeted at 11:49 a.m. that the situation is a "real, credible threat."

"Everyone on campus is to remain sheltered in place. Please get to a safe place and remain there until you are told the shelter in place direction has been lifted," the tweet said.

The lockdown procedure is used to ensure safety when there is imminent danger, according to a post on the college's website.

"Individuals are asked to confine themselves by whatever means possible and remain indoors to secure their safety while the threat is handled by law enforcement," the college says.

UC ALERT: Utica College is currently under a lock down due to a real, credible threat. Everyone on campus is to remain sheltered in place. Please get to a safe place and remain there until you are told the shelter in place direction has beenlifted.